MARSTONS MILLS – Fire broke out on the deck of a home in Marstons Mills around 3:30 PM Sunday. Firefighters responded to the Prince Avenue residence where the homeowner had put most of the fire out. Crews checked for any further fire spread. No injuries were reported.
From Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire (COMM): COMM FD responded to a reported structure fire. Units arrived on location to find a 2 1/2 story wood framed residential dwelling. Exterior fire was extinguished by the owners prior to the fire department’s arrival. Units checked for fire extension inside the dwelling. No fire extension or damage to the interior. Fire damage was to three seperate areas on the side of the house approximately 10′ to 14′ from the ground. A small section of shingles on the exterior were removed in those three areas. Fire damaged part of the plywood but did not go completely through.The sun striking a metal fire pit cover which directed the light towards the shingles on the side of the house was investigated as the possible cause. Cause is undetermined after investigation.
